Ἐθελοντής
willing
Translated by George Mallon3 Jul 2006Vetting: high4 revisions
Translation
[Meaning he who is] wishing. Or capable.1
Xenophon [writes]: "[he thought it best] to ask whether there was anyone who might wish to be proved a brave man, for having willingly undertaken the advance action."2 "Having taken from the whole army those who were willing."3
*)eqelonti/ous is also used. "He expected that the Arabs would willingly agree."4
Xenophon [writes]: "[he thought it best] to ask whether there was anyone who might wish to be proved a brave man, for having willingly undertaken the advance action."2 "Having taken from the whole army those who were willing."3